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8/14/2012

Backus, Corey Williams sidelined while Calvin Johnson, Broyles return

ALLEN PARK — It was day 15 of Lions’ training camp and the casualties continue to mount, although none appear serious.

Jeff Backus, who rarely misses a day of practice and never misses a game (he has 175 straight starts), sat out on Tuesday. Coach Jim Schwartz said it was a tight back. Backus has a broken thumb but has been playing through that. Tuesday it was mostly Jason Fox and Corey Hilliard taking reps at left tackle.

Calvin Johnson, who got a day of rest on Monday, was back at work. So was WR Ryan Broyles who is fighting soreness in his knee following ACL surgery six months ago. Rookie Patrick Edwards (calf) also returned after missing two days.

About Me

Paula Pasche, a veteran sports writer, covers the Lions for The Oakland Press. She has written a book, "100 Things Lions Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" which is available at bookstores and on Amazon.com. She won first place for column writing from the Society of Professional Journalists in Detroit (Class B) in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and was The Oakland Press 2010 Staffer of the Year.